[keithpeter]

I take your point, but the OA was reviewing a laptop. No choice of keyboard, and perhaps need to mode shift between non-standard and standard key positions.

I attempt to play piano. Any clever redesigns of that 88 key layout are not going to work.

[xradionut]

I chose my laptop mainly on the quality and layout of the keyboard. Unlike the OP, I don't travel as much so I had more choices due to the fact I have 17.3" laptop.